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Fort Henry

Name: Fort Henry
Address: 1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston, ON, K7L4V8, CA
Telephone: +16135302550
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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Come experience Fort Henry as it continues its role as a museum and historic site to residents of Kingston and visitors from all around the world.
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Featured stop on The Amazing Race Canada! Fall Programming September 9-27
Fort Fright October 2-31 Once inside the wooden gates, visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life, experience guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. You will also see people representing the civilian population of the Fort as schoolteachers and soldiers' wives. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events that take place all season long. En français:

Une fois à l'intérieur des portes en bois, les visiteurs sont immergés dans la vie militaire du 19ème siècle, font l'expérience de visites guidées, de vues panoramiques, de performances musicales palpitantes et de démonstrations militaires précises par la Garde de Fort Henry. Vous verrez également des gens représentant la population civile du Fort en tant que professeurs d'école et épouses de soldats. Le Fort accueille également de nombreuses cérémonies et événements spéciaux qui ont lieu tout au long de la saison.

10/13/2026

👻 Heading to Fort Fright? Let's recap a few rules so everyone has the best experience!

To help keep the experience safe and fun for everyone:
🎭 Guests are not permitted to wear costumes
🚧 Please do not cross any barriers
📸 No photography is permitted in the Dry Ditch maze
👥 All guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a guardian
😈 Please do not touch our scare actors and don’t worry, they won’t touch you either!

🎟️ A reminder about tickets: Beware of resellers and potential ticket scams. As time slots start to sell out, these start to appear. Purchase your Fort Fright tickets through our official channels to make sure your tickets are legitimate.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way... prepare to be scared. 👀🏰

10/11/2026

Looking for plans this long weekend? We’re open tonight 👀

We can’t wait to meet you - our staff are always looking for new friends 😈 Open select nights until Oct 31 but get your tickets online soon - popular dates are filling up fast!

10/08/2026

Calling all students! Group chat, it’s time to make some plans. 👀🎃

Round up your friends and head to Fort Fright this October! Students get 20% off their ticket with valid student ID from a local participating school. 🎓

👻 Fort Fright runs select nights until October 31
🌑 Thursdays are Dark Nights for an extra spooky experience
🎟️ Popular dates and times fill up fast, so book early!

Who in the group is going first? 😈

P.S. The student discount is also available for Kingston Pen Tours until the end of the season on October 31! 🔐

10/05/2026

🍎📚 Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the educators who find creative ways to make learning memorable. Looking for a way to bring learning beyond the classroom?

Teachers can book field trips and group visits at our historic sites, giving students the opportunity to experience history in the places where stories come to life.

🏰 Fort Henry
🔑 Kingston Pen Tours
🌾 Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, Ontario

We’re already accepting 2027 bookings, so now is a great time to start planning next year’s learning adventures!

Learn more about our Groups & Education programs:
👉 https://www.parks.on.ca/education-programs/

10/02/2026

The wait is over. Fort Fright opens TONIGHT! 👻🏰

The gates are opening and the scares are ready. Fort Fright runs select nights October 2–31, bringing another season of fear to Fort Henry.

🏆 Did you know? Fort Fright was named one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO)! Come experience the scares that earned Fort Fright a spot among Ontario’s top events.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, and popular dates and entry times fill up fast. Grab yours and get ready for a night you won’t soon forget.

Your Fort Fright experience starts here. Are you brave enough? 😈
👉 www.fortfright.com

10/01/2026

👻 Happy Spooktober! The wait is almost over... Fort Fright opens TOMORROW!

Before you step inside the Fort, here are a few important reminders:
🎭 Costumes are not permitted, including masks and face paint.
👨‍👩‍👧 Guests under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
👻 Please do not touch our scare actors, and they will not touch you.
🚧 For your safety, do not cross any rope, chain or wooden barriers.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, and popular nights and entry times can fill up fast!
🌑 Looking for an extra spooky experience? Dark Nights take place every Thursday.

We’ll see you inside the Fort tomorrow... if you’re brave enough. 👀

09/25/2026

💀 Our face when we realize Fort Fright opens in ONE WEEK.

The countdown is officially on. 🎃👻 Who's ready for spooky vibes, live scare actors, and all the thrills of Fort Fright?

🔦 Dark Nights offer a unique twist on the experience, with guests navigating the site using only a flashlight to guide their way.
🎟️ Tickets are already on sale - don't wait to get your preferred date and time slot!
📅 Opening October 2

Who are you bringing with you? 👇
www.fortfright.com

09/24/2026

Fort Fright approche à grands pas...

Du 2 au 31 octobre, les murs historiques du Fort Henry se transforment pour une nouvelle saison de frissons. 👻

🏰 Ouvert du jeudi au dimanche, puis tous les soirs pendant la dernière semaine d’octobre
🌑 Nuits noires tous les jeudis pour ceux et celles à la recherche d’une expérience encore plus intense
🎟️ Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant!

Rassemblez votre équipe la plus courageuse et préparez-vous à affronter ce qui vous attend à l’intérieur du fort. 😈

Address

1 Fort Henry Drive
Kingston, ON
K7L4V8

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16135302550

Website

https://www.forthenry.com/event/fall-programming/, http://www.fortfright.com/, https://www.forthenry.com/visit/admission

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